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Bloomberg: Apple Will Introduce iPad Mini In October
Following the publication of our latest report about potential for smaller iPad mini, Bloomberg now weigh in with its own claiming that Apple is going introduce the new iPad mini in October with availability by the end of this year.
Apple looking into 3D iOS UI elements based on ambient light
Buzzfeed reports that an unnamed Apple employee said that a future version of Apple's iOS could employ unique graphical user interface features that use input from a mobile device's ambient light sensor to cast shadows on app icons thus creating the illusion of a three-dimensional workspace and bringing more realism to the mobile operating system.
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Foxconn Accelerating LCD Panels Orders To Launch Apple TV Set For Holiday Season
In a new research note, Brian White, Topeka Capital Markets’s analyst, points to a report from Chinese site 21cbh.com saying that Foxconn/Hon Hai planned to order LCD television panels from Sharp in 3Q 2012 instead of the 4Q 2012, which fuels speculation that the panels are intended for a forthcoming Apple TV set that could be launched for holiday shopping season. Earlier this year Sharp and Foxconn a partnership to develop LCD technology and observers have considered this step to be closely related to Apple TV set.
Apple's 2012 profits forecast to be highest of any public company ever
The Wall Street analyst suggests that Apple could generate the highest annual net income of any publicly traded company in history this year.
As of Monday morning, Apple's market cap was at about $545 billion. Some Wall Street analyst have noted a rather interesting trend amongthe largest companies. Companies that exceed $500 billion in market capitalization have trouble growing much beyond that point. The analysts are concerned that a similar scenario could happen with Apple.
Review roundup: Apple's Retina MacBook Pro is pretty but pricey
On Monday Apple introduced its next-generation MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Just days after reviewers of the biggest mainstream publications started post their opinions on the redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro, but some of them remain putting off by the $2,200 entry price. Here are some of the highlights:
Online battery test log points to possible 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro
Unconfirmed data found by AppleInsider reader Sam shows the log of an online battery test archive with a machine identifier possibly pointing to a 13-inch version of Apple's Retina Display MacBook Pro. The notebook is labeled "MacBookPro10,2" which could be a next-generation version of Apple's 13-inch notebook if the company's coding scheme is followed.
Apple TV Set To Include Motion Sensing Technology
Аnalyst from Topeka Capital Markets Brian White has published a new report, where he addresses some of his expectations for the product based on a recent visit to Computex trade show in Taiwan and talks with some supply chain companies.
White believes that the future television set will support several methods of interaction, including motion detection technology, maybe similar to technology found in Microsoft Kinect products.
Video shows purported next-gen iPhone 5 'uni-body' backplate in detail
ETrade Supply, wireless parts company, posted a video comparison of the next-generation iPhone 5 back cover and the iPhone 4S one. Noteworthy, the back shell of the forthcoming iPhone is identical to a part seen in previously leaked photos.
Apple Purchasing Italian Audio Editing Software Company Redmatica
TechCrunch to a from Italian Fanpage saying that Apple intends to purchase a small Italian software company that develops audio editing apps such as AutoSampler and Keymap Pro.
Evidence of the purchase has been revealed in the weekly bulletin of Italy’s antitrust regulatory body AGCM. The most relevant portion of the bulletin published on May 28 said (English translation):
Absinthe 2.0: Untethered iOS 5.1.1 Jailbreak Released!!!
Chronic Dev Team released Absinthe 2.0 with much anticipated untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1.
Absinthe 2.0 supports the following devices:
- iPad 3 (WiFi/CDMA/Global)
- iPad 2 (WiFi/CDMA/GSM)
- iPad 1
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4 (GSM), iPhone 4 (CDMA)
- iPhone 3GS
- iPod 4G
- iPod 3G
You can download Absinthe 2.0 here.
Step-by-step tutorials are available here.
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Pod2g untethered jailbreak will not working on iPhone 3GS and iPod 3G
Sadly pod2g has discovered that his untether does not work on the iPod 3G or iPhone 3GS, according to a recent tweet by the hacker.
Sad news. Just tested the untether on an iPod 3G. The kernel vulnerability don't happen on this one. I think iPhone 3Gs is out too.
the iOS version don't really matter. It's about the hardware.
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7-Inch iPad with Retina Display Coming in October Priced at $200-$250
iMore reports that Apple indeed plans to launch its 7-inch iPad in October. The device will be priced in the $200-$250 range
According to our source, which has proven reliable in the past, the reason for such aggressive pricing is to do to the tablet market what Apple did to the MP3 market in 2004 with the expansion of the iPod product line -- leave absolutely no space for competitors.
Apple planning to launch $799 MacBook Air in Q3 2012
Apple is rumored to launch a $799 MacBook Air model in the third quarter of 2012 to compete with new "Ultrabook" laptops. Last month, it was said that Intel hopes to see shipments of as many as 30 million Ultrabooks this year. The company designed the Ultrabook specification after Apple found great success with its new MacBook Air.
Apple's plans are reportedly to counter second-generation Ultrabooks, based on Intel's specifications for thin and light notebooks, which PC makers hope to price around $699. If PC makers are unable to reach the $699 price point with their second-generation Ultrabooks, Apple could have a significant competitive advantage with an aggressive $799 price point for a new MacBook Air, the report claims.
Currently the cheapest Apple’s laptop is the 11.6-inch MacBook Air, which is priced at $999. The company is expected to begin revamping its Mac lineup in the coming weeks with Intel's latest-generation Ivy Bridge processors. The product is expected to begin with new MacBook Pros, starting with a 15-inch model.
Apple Shows Off Use Of iPhone In The Enterprise Sector
On its website Apple posted a new that highlights the use of iPhone in the enterprise market. The page shows how the device can be used in the business environment to manage projects, organize days, set calendar appointments, read mail, keep contacts organized, setup meetings, and more. The company also highlighted specific apps like “OmniFocus”, “GoToMeeting”, “TripIt,” “MicroStrategy” for iPhone that are available on the App Store.
Suppliers Pointing To iPhone 5 With 4-Inch Display And ‘Sleek Look’
Today analyst Brian White from Topeka Capital Markets has issued a new research report sharing new details about the iPhone 5 that he heard from Apple’s suppliers during his recent trip to Asia. According to the report () , White expects a new iPhone will have “sleek” look and a larger 4-inch screen: